Federal Judicial Service:Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of MississippiNominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on March 26, 1968, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Confirmed by the Senate on April 3, 1968, and received commission on April 4, 1968. Served as chief judge, 1968-1982. Assumed senior status on April 26, 1983. Service terminated on June 16, 1989, due to death.